ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL NAMED AMONG TOP 10% OF U.S. COMMUNITY BANKS

St. Louis, June 24, 2013.  Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC), announced today that it was recognized as among the top 10 percent of U.S. community banks in the first annual Raymond James Community Bankers Cup, according to a report published by Raymond James & Associates.

The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup identified the top 10 percent of community banks based on profitability, operational efficiency and balance sheet metrics. The pool of community banks considered for recognition includes all exchange-traded domestic banks, excluding mutual holding companies and potential acquisition targets, with total assets between $500 million and $10 billion as of December 31, 2012. Raymond James, a leading investment banking and financial advisory firm, analyzed more than 300 community banks across the United States for the awards.

“We are honored to be included as one of the U.S. top community banks by Raymond James,” said Peter Benoist, President and CEO.  “This independent, data-based award validates the power of the Enterprise business model. It also reflects the success of our clients and the talent of our associates.”

Enterprise Financial operates commercial banking and wealth management businesses in metropolitan St. Louis, Kansas City and Phoenix.  Enterprise is primarily focused on serving the needs of privately held businesses, their owner families, executives and professionals.